When you think of multipurpose skincare ingredients, azelaic acid isn’t the first one you may think of, or even the second. Who are we kidding, most of us aren’t even aware that it’s a skincare ingredient and not a disinfectant’s composition! Until the cult-favourite skincare brand The Ordinary threw its Azelaic Acid 10% Suspension and its benefits on our feed, even skincare enthusiasts, including me, weren’t too keen on talking about it.
There could be various reasons for the obscure life this active ingredient was figuratively living till now. It’s an underdog performer when it comes to safe and effective skincare ingredients, but because not many Indian brands have tried bringing its benefits into a bottle we haven’t heard too much about it. Keep reading to find out more about an ingredient you’re soon going to be obsessed with!
What Is Azelaic Acid?
For beginners, azelaic acid is an undervalued ingredient that performs multiple functions like treating scars, preventing acne and pigmentation, and reducing redness. A dicarboxylic acid, it helps exfoliate the skin. “Azelaic acid is a natural acid found in barley, wheat and dermatologist who is fairly popular on social media for his fun-yet-informative skincare videos. “It is produced organically from Malassezia furfur ( a kind of fungus) and is used for many dermatological purposes for its anti-inflammatory, depigmenting, and antibacterial qualities,” he adds. It’s an overachiever!
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